** This information is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is made.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Nickel

ANODES, INGOT, BAR, WIRE

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Furnished by:

Grant Manufacturing & Alloying, Inc

200-C Furnace Street

Birdsboro, Pa  19508

Effective Date:

01/01/02

Emergency Phone Number:

610-404-1380

Person to Contact:

David Charest

SECTION 2: CONSTITIUENTS

CHEMICAL

CAS#

%WT

CARCINOGEN

OSHA PEL

IDLH

NICKEL

7440-02-0

99.9

NO

1 mg/m3

10 mg/m3

SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point

2647F, 1453C

Boiling Point

4950F, 2732C

Vapor Pressure

N/A

Vapor Density

N/A

Solubility in Water

0

Apperance/Color

silver to gray

Specific Gravity, 68-77 F

8.9

Odor

none

% Volatile

nil

pH

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point

not flammable

Flammable Limits

N/A

Extinguishing Methods

Use Extinguisher's suitable for surrounding Fire.

Fire Fighting Equipment

If metal is present where there is fire, wear self contained breathing device .

Do Not allow water to come in contact with Metal if Molten

SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA

Stability

Unstable

Conditions to Avoid

Nickel can react with acids can create hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures in air.

Hazardous Polymerization

will not occur

Incompatibility

Acids

Hazardous Decomposition

Nickel can react with acids can create hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures in air.

SECTION 6: SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Actions to take for spills

allow to solidify, collect and place in sealed drum

Disposal Method

return to supplier

SECTION 7: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Eye

dust or fumes will be an irritant

Skin Contact

not a route of entry to the body, but can cause irritation

Skin Absorption

not a route of entry to the body

Ingestion

N/A
Section 8: First Aid Procedures
Eyes: Flush thoroughly with water and call a physician.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Ingestion: Call a Doctor
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.  Call a physician.
Section 9:  Special Handling Information
Ventilation: Required to maintain TLV's
Respiratory Protection: Fume Mask required.
Eye Protection: Wear protective goggles.
Skin Protection: Use protective gloves when handling material.
Other: N/A
Section 10:  Special Procautions & Additional Information
Nickel can react with Acid by forming Hydrogen Gas, which is explosive.
Section 11:  Hazard Rating
Based on NFPA and NPCA Systems
Health-Slight
Flammability-None
Reactivity-None
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